Efficacy of a multi-faceted web based resource on spinal health literacy in patients with low back pain - a randomised controlled trial

The intervention consists of a multifaceted web-based resource for individuals with low back pain - MyBackPain, which integrates evidence-based LBP information and explicitly considers the needs and preferences of people with LBP. Participants will be given access to the website for a period of 3 months, Access to the information will be in multiple ways: self-directed browsing and searching of the content; guided content tailored to the features of their presentation and identified information priorities; and the opportunity to “opt-in” to receive regular e-mails (at a frequency selected by the participant - i.e. weekly, fortnightly or monthly) that highlight key messages about LBP. Regular email "opt-in" and "opt-out" will be available at any time during the 3-month intervention period to all participants. Intervention adherence will be assessed by website access statistics as participants will be given login details enabling their usage of the site to be recorded. The MyBackPain website was designed by researchers from the University of Queensland, University of Sydney and in partnership with Arthritis Australia. Its design was based on the amalgamation of international clinical practice guidelines, an international  expert committee and extensive consultation with consumers.